Should your budget balance? NO!!
January 14, 2020
We’ve long argued at Propel Nonprofits that break-even budgets are not only not required, but... Read More
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Field Notes from a New Loan Officer
December 11, 2019
One of the reasons I loved journalism so much is that there was a daily... Read More
Looking for new board members? Don’t start (or stop) at recruitment.
November 12, 2019
If you're recruiting nonprofit board members, think beyond outreach. Are you prepared to fully welcome... Read More
This Fundraising Season, are you Mining or Gardening?
October 14, 2019
This harvest season, be prepared for the plant that’s still putting down roots, thank all... Read More
A Birder’s Guide to Our Equity Journey
September 17, 2019
In a surprising number of ways, the skills and techniques that birders practice are useful... Read More
What Can Investing in Nonprofit Infrastructure Do?
August 15, 2019
Propel Nonprofits is excited to offer a second round of Nonprofit Infrastructure Grants. Read about... Read More
Look Before You Leap (Into a 501(c)(3), That Is)
July 12, 2019
Before you file for a 501(c)(3), read these common mistakes made by new nonprofits. Read More
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8 Trends in the Nonprofit Sector
June 19, 2019
Kate Barr, President & CEO of Propel Nonprofits, discusses eight trends facing the nonprofit sector... Read More
Leadership Doesn’t Have to be Lonely
May 22, 2019
Jean Johnson is one of Propel Nonprofits' Leaders Circles coaches. In this blog, she discusses... Read More